Effective Email Communication Effective use of email in a professional environment can be very different from everyday and informal use of email communications. The following tips should help you avoid major pitfalls in the professional setting. Choose the recipients carefully A message directed at one person should only go to that person. In some business settings, copying an executive’s assistant is appropriate, but this should be clearly indicated before you do it. If you are copying a message to someone who is not the primary recipient, use the cc: (carbon copy) option, rather than the to: option. If you are writing to a large group of people, consider using the bcc: (blind carbon copy) option. In this case, you would place your own email address in the to: box. Finally, make sure you send the email from an appropriate and professional account. Use the subject line efficiently Always state the subject and be as clear as possible. Indicate exactly what you are...
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